Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia by Greg Rucka and J.G. Jones
Requirements: CBR Reader. 40 MB
Overview: An angry woman who has angered the fates places herself as a servant to Wonder Woman in exchange for her protection. But, how much destruction will her protection cause?
Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia
- Greg Rucka writer
J.G. Jones arts, cover, pencils
Todd Klein letterer
Dave Stewart colorer
Wade Von Grawbadger inker
Bob Schreck editor
Published by DC Comics. 2002. One shot.
- Wonder Woman faces off against her JLA-companion Batman in this thrilling hardcover by Greg Rucka, J.G. Jones & Wade Von Grawbadger! An ancient, long-forgotten ritual bonds Diana to a young lady from Gotham City with a deeply troubled past. Worse yet, Wonder Woman is trapped into the role of her teacher and protector, and soon discovers that she also must stand between her student and the earthly justice that the Dark Knight so rightly seeks.
Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia is a modern Greek tragedy of duty and vengeance. When Wonder Woman partakes in an ancient ritual called the Hiketeia, she is honor-bound to eternally protect and care for a young woman named Danielle Wellys. But when the Wonder Woman learns that Danielle has killed the drug dealers who murdered her sister, she suddenly finds herself in battle with Batman, who is searching for the female fugitive. Caught in a no-win situation, Wonder Woman must choose between breaking a sacred oath and turning her back on justice. In the climax, as Wonder Woman and Batman duel by the top of a cliff…
- The Hiketeia
- I Offer myself in supplication.
I come without protection.
I come without means.
Without honor, without hope.
With nothing but myself to beg protection.
- In your shadow will I serve.
By your breath will I breathe.
By your words will I speak.
By your mercy will I live.
With all my heart
with everything I can offer
I beg you in Zeus’s name.
who watches over all supplicants:
ACCEP MY PLEA.
Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly:
- Princess Diana, Wonder Woman’s real identity, grew up steeped in the ancient Greek culture and society. As Wonder Woman, she’s been through culture shock going from her distant home to the outside world. While she has adjusted somewhat to the differences, much about this world still surprises her. As the story opens, Diana is confused when a young woman comes to her and offers herself in the ancient ways of supplication. Diana isn’t sure what to make of Danielle Wellys, but she accepts the woman as a supplicant and makes "Hiketeia," binding herself to protect Danielle. However, Danielle has problems that not even Wonder Woman may be able to guard her from. Danielle’s been seeking vengeance since her sister was murdered, and her mission has involved everyone from the ancient Greek Furies to Batman. As Batman, Wonder Woman and the Furies clash over her fate, Danielle watches and makes a decision that will affect them all. Rucka just began a stint as the regular writer of the monthly Wonder Woman comic, but this is his first real exploration of the character. His treatment of the myths and lore associated with Wonder Woman/Princess Diana is impressive. Jones’s beautiful pencils and attention to detail capture the characters’ heart and emotion, as well as the soul of the cities and other background objects. This stand-alone story is a great introduction to the character and background of Wonder Woman, a seminal superhero who usually runs a distant third to Batman and Superman in DC’s pantheon.
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